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01 Sep 15 - 08:31 PM (#3734759) Subject: Ottawa Valley Step Dancing From: meself The Ottawa Valley, in Ontario, was settled largely by Irish, both pre- and post-famine. Their lively style of step-dance you can see here: Pembroke, 2013. For your edification and enjoyment. |
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02 Sep 15 - 09:38 AM (#3734843) Subject: RE: Ottawa Valley Step Dancing From: GUEST,leeneia thanks, meself. I enjoyed that. |
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03 Sep 15 - 08:35 PM (#3735177) Subject: RE: Ottawa Valley Step Dancing From: ChanteyLass Nice! I've enjoyed watching and hearing April Verch and her band at live performances. That's been my main exposure to this style of dance. It's nice to watch others perform. |
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03 Sep 15 - 10:15 PM (#3735190) Subject: RE: Ottawa Valley Step Dancing From: Charmion Come to Ottawa in summer, and see dancers busking in the By Ward Market. The tradition is very much alive. |
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03 Sep 15 - 10:57 PM (#3735194) Subject: RE: Ottawa Valley Step Dancing From: Janie Love it! |
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03 Sep 15 - 11:44 PM (#3735196) Subject: RE: Ottawa Valley Step Dancing From: meself I think April Verch takes a turn dancing in that clip - the petite one in the retro dress .... |
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03 Sep 15 - 11:50 PM (#3735197) Subject: RE: Ottawa Valley Step Dancing From: GUEST,Arkie Thanks for posting. I discovered April Verch several years back and did a little exploring. Do enjoy the Ottawa Valley style of stepdance. |